How many years can you go without symptoms of HIV?

How many years can you go without symptoms of HIV?

AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). People with HIV may have symptoms in the very beginning of their infection, like swollen glands, fever, headaches, and muscle soreness. You may not have any symptoms at all for up to 10 years.

Can you have HIV for 15 years without symptoms?

After initial exposure and possible primary infection, HIV may transition to the clinically latent infection stage. Due to a lack of symptoms in some people, this is also referred to as asymptomatic HIV infection. According to HIV.gov, latency in HIV infection can last up to 10 or 15 years.

What are the early warning signs of HIV?

Being tired all the time

  • Swollen lymph nodes in your neck or groin
  • Fever that lasts more than 10 days
  • Night sweats
  • Weight loss with no obvious reason
  • Purplish spots on your skin that don’t go away
  • Shortness of breath
  • Severe,long-lasting diarrhea
  • Yeast infections in your mouth,throat,or vagina
  • Bruises or bleeding you can’t explain

    • What is the prognosis of untreated HIV infection?

    – confusion and forgetfulness – inability to concentrate – behavioral changes – headaches – mood disorders (anxiety disorder and depression) – movement problems (loss of movement control) including a lack of coordination and difficulty walking.

    What is the first sign of HIV?

    Fever

  • Rash
  • Sore throat
  • Swollen glands
  • Headache
  • Upset stomach
  • Joint aches and pains
  • Muscle pain

    • How do you know if you have HIV?

    Fever and chills

  • Headache
  • Aches and pains,including muscle aches
  • Tiredness
  • Night sweats
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Rash
  • Sore throat
  • Dry cough
  • Diarrhea lasting for more than a week